Residents of Pimpri Chinchwad are devastated as the municipal corporation demolishes their homes, citing an NGT order and the blue flood line of the Indrayani river. Many allege they paid bribes to officials who promised to prevent demolition. Now homeless, they face financial ruin, with some having invested their life savings and taken out loans for these properties.
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An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, faces murder charges after a lunch she prepared allegedly resulted in three deaths and one near-fatal illness. The victims, her in-laws and an aunt and uncle, consumed a beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms. Prosecutors suspect foul play, citing Patterson's alleged fake cancer claim, selective eating during the meal, and suspicious cleanup afterward.
In Assam's panchayat elections, Purabi Rajkhowa and Nalin Lekhathopi emerged victorious in Nagaon and Golaghat districts after a coin toss decided their fate due to a tie in votes. Both candidates and election officials were surprised by the tie-breaking method, which is permissible under election regulations. Despite the unusual circumstances, both winners and their opponents accepted the results gracefully.
In Mumbai, a woman has been booked for allegedly abetting her husband's suicide following a complaint by his father. The deceased, Siddhesh Ratne, reportedly faced mental harassment and infidelity from his wife, Manasi, and her alleged accomplices, Yuvraj Jadhav and Aarti Shivgan.
A rain delay marred the anticipated IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Amidst the gloom, a flock of pigeons honored Virat Kohli's red-ball career. RCB aims to secure a playoff spot with a win, while KKR faces a must-win situation to stay in contention. Fans remain hopeful for a shortened match.
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns over the increasing number of student suicides in Kota's coaching centers, questioning the Rajasthan government's response. "What are you doing as a state? Why are these children dying by suicide and only in Kota? Have you not given a thought as a state?” Justice Pardiwala asked the Rajasthan government.
Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs, fueled by explosive half-centuries from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh, alongside Harpreet Brar's crucial three-wicket haul. Despite a strong start from RR's openers and a fifty from Dhruv Jurel, they fell short. Arshdeep Singh shared a light moment with Jaiswal after the match.
The Brooklyn Bridge, a historic New York landmark, has a long history of collisions with ships, dating back to its construction in the 19th century. While many incidents have occurred over the years, a recent collision involving a Mexican Navy ship resulted in the first fatalities related to such an event, claiming two lives and injuring several others.
Banu Mushtaq, a Kannada writer, has been awarded the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection, Heart Lamp. Deepa Bhasthi translated the book from Kannada to English. After becoming the first Kannada author to win the International Booker Prize, Banu told TOI: “This prize shows the true potential of the Kannada language, its literature, and the possibilities ahead if more works are translated into other languages, especially English.”
The US has informed the WTO that it sees no basis for India's proposal to suspend concessions in response to American tariffs on steel and aluminium. India had proposed retaliatory duties on 29 American products, claiming the US tariffs would affect $7.6 billion in imports.
The Tulbul Navigation Project, stalled by Pakistan in 1987, may restart. Experts say it benefits Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah supports reviving the project. The project aims to improve navigation on the Jhelum river. It could also help with flood management and power generation. India believes the project aligns with the Indus Waters Treaty.